Realized that taking action - finding a roommate, actually screening them, following the letter of the lease (chargi late fees), calling plumbers, replacing the dishwasher or laundry machine - actually doing those things was the only way any of it would get done.

Eventually replaced dishwasher and clothes washer.

@Dawn P.

The water heater needs replacement, air handler filter is close to replacement along with the condensing unit, the dishwasher is inoperable, there is water damage below the sink, and the bathroom sinks have coating deterioration.

Then they will deny stating the unit hasn't been serviced and is not covered.Another time with Old Republic, a 20 year on dishwasher ran, but no longer cleaned anything. 

I'm looking at the following Fannie Mae foreclosure:3 BR/1.5 BADecent Working-Class NeighborhoodPrice: $52,900 (asking)Rehab: $2,500-$3,000 (nothing major, but needs fridge and dishwasher)Potential Rental Income: $750/monthBasically, the deal looks pretty decent with no major capital needed.

Everything else (stove/microwave/dishwasher) we provide.

Brand new house and said the dishwasher was broke......

I agree, but I don't think anybody is asking the listing agent to perform a house inspection for them, just provide a good idea of what they're dealing with so they can decide if they want to move forward or not.To the untrained eye, a missing dishwasher may seem about the same as a missing A/C condenser (after all they're about the same size, right?).

i lurked for a while, too, then it dawned on me how rude i was being...joshua has done such a fantastic job getting this site in place...i want to "give back" in whatever small way i can!